Vegas: One show & one dinner

[redredwine]

H and I basically have a free trip to Vegas at the end of the month, less incidentals, so we're taking advantage even though I'll be 30 weeks pregnant, and he doesn't drink. LOL, fun right? Whatever, we're looking forward to it. We both like Vegas and we've had a shitty weather year in the PNW, so I'm fine with HOT and pool time for a few days.

If you had to choose ONE show and ONE expensive dinner out, where would you go/what would you see? (we'll do other things and eat cheaper meals the rest of the time...)

Food: 
- I'm pregnant so sushi is pretty much out
-We prefer to keep dinner under $100/person (though since I'm not really drinking more than a glass of wine/week and H doesn't drink, that helps keep the tab down)

Show: 
- Between the two of us, we've seen most of the Cirque de Soleil shows currently running (though I do love them!)
- H wants to see Penn & Teller...I'm indifferent. Are they worth going to? Any other recs? 

[miso]

I enjoyed Penn & Teller. Good show.

I would do the pre-theatre prix fixe meal at L'atelier de Joel Robuchon (preferably at the counter because it's fun to see them prepare the food up close) and then go see the Jabbawockeez. Both are at MGM.

[susiebw]

Friends recommended that we see Absinthe when we go this fall. I know nothing to make any actual first hand recommendations, but I've read only good things about it. From what I've read, it seems like if you like Cirque, you'll probably like this.

Enjoy your trip!

[nancybotwin]

I'm following because DH and I are headed there in two weeks.

We saw O last year and liked it.

PS Last year I was there while 30 weeks pregnant and drank virgin drinks while in the pool and reading. It was heaven.

[redredwine]

Jun 12, 2017 14:43:11 GMT -5 nancybotwin said:

I'm following because DH and I are headed there in two weeks.

We saw O last year and liked it.

PS Last year I was there while 30 weeks pregnant and drank virgin drinks while in the pool and reading. It was heaven.

sweet! I'm NOT crazy for wanting to go, lol! 
I have my GD test next week, so hoping I pass otherwise it will REALLY kill my vibe not to indulge in multiple virgin lava flows, lol. 

[sarahsays]

Absinthe is a great show. I also enjoyed Penn and Teller when I saw them, but I think closer is better for their show, so I would probably choose something different if you can't get seats close to the stage.

I agree with miso, on the prix fixe at L'atelier for dinner.

[mrs.jacinthe]

Absinthe was great, although it is pretty obscene, so if you're easily offended, it is not the show for you.

Third on Joel Robuchon. We've also enjoyed the rotating restaurant in the stratosphere. They have a prix fixe that is amazing, and you can't beat the views.

[RoxMonster]

Show: Absinthe
Meal: Hmmm. When we went last year, we weren't on an extravagant budget. Out of the meals I had, I would say either: Bouchon, Giada, or Julian Serrano.

[zoomzoom]

Craftsteak is a must for us when we visit Vegas. It is SO good. We went the L'Atelier last time and I was underwhelmed and the service was actually terrible.

We like the Cirque shows (Zumanity is my favorite) and Blue Man Group (though it's probably getting tired by now).

Have you checked the concert schedule? Last time we were there, Elton John was playing and he was fantastic!

[iammalcolmx]

Jun 12, 2017 13:43:20 GMT -5 miso said:

I enjoyed Penn & Teller. Good show.

I would do the pre-theatre prix fixe meal at L'atelier de Joel Robuchon and then go see the Jabbawockeez. Both are at MGM.

miso, I came in here to rec that place.  1234FIF!!!! 

[miso]

Jun 12, 2017 16:15:52 GMT -5 iammalcolmx said:

Jun 12, 2017 13:43:20 GMT -5 miso said:

I enjoyed Penn & Teller. Good show.

I would do the pre-theatre prix fixe meal at L'atelier de Joel Robuchon and then go see the Jabbawockeez. Both are at MGM.

miso, I came in here to rec that place.  1234FIF!!!! 

It remains my fave in Vegas!

I'm so sad to hear that another poster had a bad experience. I always feel so pampered there, and the food is so beautiful and delicious.

[redredwine]

This thread is making me more excited to go!

Thanks for the recs everyone!

[miso]

If you go see Absinthe, dinner at Mesa Grill would be very convenient. I've never had a bad meal there. Really solid.

[sarahsays]

Jun 12, 2017 15:19:31 GMT -5 RoxMonster said:

Show: Absinthe
Meal: Hmmm. When we went last year, we weren't on an extravagant budget. Out of the meals I had, I would say either: Bouchon, Giada, or Julian Serrano.

I love Bouchon for brunch!

[thejen626]

You MUST watch Absinthe! You'd love it. And your spouse too you know I've seen it twice, right? I love it that much.

I vote for early dinner at Mon Ami Gabi. It's not amazing food, but the people watching is fabulous. Then walk across the street to Ceasars for Absinthe. Then late dinner after the show

[redredwine]

Jun 12, 2017 15:07:33 GMT -5 mrs.jacinthe said:

Absinthe was great, although it is pretty obscene, so if you're easily offended, it is not the show for you.

Third on Joel Robuchon. We've also enjoyed the rotating restaurant in the stratosphere. They have a prix fixe that is amazing, and you can't beat the views.

Lol, we are SO not easily offended, so it may be perfect for us! 

[redredwine]

Jun 12, 2017 18:28:29 GMT -5 thejen626 said:

You MUST watch Absinthe! You'd love it. And your spouse too you know I've seen it twice, right? I love it that much.

I vote for early dinner at Mon Ami Gabi. It's not amazing food, but the people watching is fabulous. Then walk across the street to Ceasars for Absinthe. Then late dinner after the show

Two dinners?! Me likey! 

Absinthe is DEFINITELY on the list!! Sounds super fun!

[Champagne Supernova]

Go see Absinthe. The host picked on DH and made him go onstage. Hilarity.

For food, I love Mesa Grill, Julian Serrano and Rose.Rabbit.Lie.

[thejen626]

Jun 12, 2017 18:54:47 GMT -5 redredwine said:

Jun 12, 2017 18:28:29 GMT -5 thejen626 said:

You MUST watch Absinthe! You'd love it. And your spouse too you know I've seen it twice, right? I love it that much.

I vote for early dinner at Mon Ami Gabi. It's not amazing food, but the people watching is fabulous. Then walk across the street to Ceasars for Absinthe. Then late dinner after the show

Two dinners?! Me likey! 

Absinthe is DEFINITELY on the list!! Sounds super fun!

For second dinner, might I suggest Chinese food at the Wynn?

[redredwine]

Jun 12, 2017 19:00:26 GMT -5 thejen626 said:

Jun 12, 2017 18:54:47 GMT -5 redredwine said:

Two dinners?! Me likey! 

Absinthe is DEFINITELY on the list!! Sounds super fun!

For second dinner, might I suggest Chinese food at the Wynn?

I love Chinese, but N could take it or leave it. :/ 

[redredwine]

Jun 12, 2017 16:40:10 GMT -5 miso said:

If you go see Absinthe, dinner at Mesa Grill would be very convenient. I've never had a bad meal there. Really solid.

I ate there years ago when I went and it WAS fabulous actually. I may want to try something new, but I will keep it in mind!

[redredwine]

Absinthe people, where you do you suggest we sit - it's a round theater, so not sure where good viewing seats are? We'll probably be in the $109 ticket area (not up front either, lol)

www1.ticketmaster.com/absinthe-las-vegas-nevada-06-30-2017/event/17005246EB565F3A?artistid=802082&majorcatid=10002&minorcatid=53&tm_link=venue_msg-0_17005246EB565F3A#efeat4212

[justcallmekhaleesi]

Jun 12, 2017 19:10:21 GMT -5 redredwine said:

Absinthe people, where you do you suggest we sit - it's a round theater, so not sure where good viewing seats are? We'll probably be in the $109 ticket area (not up front either, lol)

www1.ticketmaster.com/absinthe-las-vegas-nevada-06-30-2017/event/17005246EB565F3A?artistid=802082&majorcatid=10002&minorcatid=53&tm_link=venue_msg-0_17005246EB565F3A#efeat4212

We saw Absinthe when we were in Vegas last year and loved it! We got the $109 tickets and I think we were in the RESV2 section. We had a great view. Also, it was nice because we didn't get too much water on us when the bathtub was brought out for one of the acts (not sure if that's still part of the show or not).

[thejen626]

Jun 12, 2017 19:10:21 GMT -5 redredwine said:

Absinthe people, where you do you suggest we sit - it's a round theater, so not sure where good viewing seats are? We'll probably be in the $109 ticket area (not up front either, lol)

www1.ticketmaster.com/absinthe-las-vegas-nevada-06-30-2017/event/17005246EB565F3A?artistid=802082&majorcatid=10002&minorcatid=53&tm_link=venue_msg-0_17005246EB565F3A#efeat4212

Sit where you can view the piano stage. So you don't want to be right next to it, but close to that side would be good. Also!! There's a coupon for $20 off per ticket if you book in advance.

And yes the bathtub is still in it. YUM. 😍😍😍😍

[mrs.jacinthe]

We got our tickets comped. We were third row from the back about 20 seats over from the stage. Really, unless you're behind a super tall person, there's no bad seats, imo. They are ridiculously uncomfortable, though. Like, metal folding chairs. So be prepared for that.

[huskymom]

We saw O and had great dinner at Strip Steak and amazing brunch at Bouchon.

We ate a bunch of the more casual spots at Cosmo and all were great too (Jaleo, China Poblano, eggslut, rose.rabbit.lie)

[Champagne Supernova]

There are no bad seats in Absinthe, I think.

And yes, the bathtub scene. OMG. Yow!

[redredwine]

Update - we went to see Absinthe and OMG, it was SO GOOD. My H wants to see it again next time we go, mostly to see if the comedy part adapts/changes since they seemed to work with the audience alot.
We ended up eating at Giada as I love her (judge away, I'm fine with it, lol) and Italian sounded delicious...and it was! Mon Ami Gabi was also recommended to us by a few people but we couldn't get a reservation.

Overall, GREAT trip to Vegas. The pool at our hotel (Hilton Grand Vacations by Stratosphere. Nice property, just a bit further out) was kinda boring so we ended up going to the Flamingo pool and it was the perfect balance of great people watching but not Rehab/Pool party style type of pool. I had Shake Shack twice (The BEST burgers, IMO) and we also ate at Yardbird, YUMMY southern food. We also did the Neon Museum which I really enjoyed.
Even pregnant, Vegas still proves to be a great time!